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#166 of 480 schools in NH

Top 34% in state

Mascoma Valley Regional High School

High School · Mascoma Valley Regional School District · Canaan, NH

A high school in Canaan, NH where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

27 Royal Rd., Canaan, NH 03741

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation13.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$25,596
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Students at Mascoma Valley Regional High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mascoma Valley Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average315/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canaan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,523

Median home value

$241,000

Median rent

$1,108/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mascoma Valley Regional School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$25,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mascoma Valley Regional High School is listed in Mascoma Valley Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mascoma Valley Regional High School

Mascoma Valley Regional High School is a public high school in Canaan, NH, part of Mascoma Valley Regional School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mascoma Valley Regional High School

What grades does Mascoma Valley Regional High School serve?

Mascoma Valley Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mascoma Valley Regional High School?

Mascoma Valley Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mascoma Valley Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mascoma Valley Regional High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mascoma Valley Regional High School rank in NH?

Mascoma Valley Regional High School ranks #166 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Mascoma Valley Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mascoma Valley Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mascoma Valley Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mascoma Valley Regional High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mascoma Valley Regional High School a charter school?

No, Mascoma Valley Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mascoma Valley Regional High School a Title I school?

No, Mascoma Valley Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mascoma Valley Regional High School?

18.8% of students at Mascoma Valley Regional High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Grafton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 03741)
4,102
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
45.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03741; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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